Disgraced Adam Johnson 'to be moved to cushy jail with footie pitch'

The ex-England ace, 28, is temporarily being held at Armley Prison in Leeds after being sentenced to six years behind bars.

Johnson was expected to be sent to HMP Frankland, County Durham – home to Soam murderer Ian Huntley and Milly Dowler's killer Levi Bellfield.

But insiders last night claimed the winger – who groomed a 15-year-old fan – is heading to a Category B or C jail.

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“People will wonder if he should be kept in a tougher prison”

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HMP Holme House, near his £1.5million luxury home, is thought to be a possible destination.

Lags can play football on its all-weather pitch and even take coaching badges, according to reports.

A source told the Sun: "People will wonder whether he should be kept in a much tougher prison given the nature of his offence."

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Johnson – who won the Premier League title with Manchester City in 2012 – is set to appeal against his conviction.

His sister Faye has launched a "Justice for Johnson" campaign on social media – but claims Facebook has down down a page she set up.

A Prison Service spokeswoman did not confirm the reports about Johnson’s move last night, saying: "We do not comment on individual prisoners."